HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.01.13 Park Board MinutesPARK & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES
August 1, 2013
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Abigail Kidd, Chairperson.
Board Members Present:
Jennifer Martinez
Tom Davenport
Arthur Job
Craig Howell
Jason Ruud
Abigail Kidd
Robert Garcia
Staff Present: Rick Terway, Director A &CS, Dan Dotta, Facilities Manager and Nolan Harper,
Lead Recreation Specialist.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Motion was made by Robert and seconded by Jason to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2013
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS:
Recreation
• Record breaking year for softball tournaments: 14 completed and 5 to be played in
August /September. 13 are scheduled for 2014.
• Musical First Steps (Ages 0 -5) so successful we have added a Thursday session.
• "I Can" program for girls 7 -10 concluded with a graduation ceremony and performance.
• Update on After School Program.
• Update on upcoming programs and classes.
Maintenance
Personnel Activity
• Attended Monthly Safety Meetings
• Filled Groundsman II position, Pam Brownlee
• Groundsman returned from L &I since May 1st
Park & Facility Projects
• Burned tumbleweeds
• Prepared Memorial for 4t" July parade
• Assisted Recreation with the fireworks
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• Mowed vacant City owned lots
• Painted 36 Soccer fields
• Maintained landscaping for HUD homes for Community Development
• Repaired HUD homes
• Irrigation repairs: 6 mainline, 8 lateral, 6 valves
Cemetery
• Preformed 8 funerals; 6 burials and 2 cremations
• Completed 1 pre -need contract, installed 3 stones
Special Events
• Hosted Chanel Cats swim meet
• Prepared Softball Complex for MSA picnic
• Assisted Recreation with 3 softball tournaments and Men and Women's league
• Assisted the Water Follies with Boat Races
OTHER:
Kurtzman Spray Park:
• Rick explained the State has not yet approved the method of spray water disposal.
Road 60 and Three Rivers Drive Park /School Project:
• The school and park are currently in the planning stages.
Fence Issue with School Parks
• Council and staff discussed the placement of the fences the school district wants to
place around the schools and adjacent city parks.
Memorial Park Playground:
• New playground will be installed in September. Rick explained the grant and the benefit
of pour in place vs. softfall.
Memorial Park Kiwanis Shelter Dedication on August 15:
• Rick asked Council if they will be able to attend.
Tour of City Parks:
• Rick suggested a van tour of city parks for the next meeting. Council concurred.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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